A rampant Stormers side are bracing themselves for a tough scrum battle when they collide with a desperate Harlequins outfit in the Investec Champions Cup on Sunday, forwards coach Rito Hlungwani said.

The Lions edged out the Sharks 23-22 in a tense United Rugby Championship match in Durban, highlighted by strong leadership and strategic decision-making, despite being temporarily reduced to 14 men after a red card.

Giant Springbok lock RG Snyman said his milestone 50th appearance in the green and gold against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday was probably the most chaotic rugby match he has played.

Buoyed by a fighting win over Italy, the Springboks are ready and waiting for whatever Ireland throws at them at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, says backline star Canan Moodie.

Daring Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus lifted the lid on his Pandora’s box of new tricks when the world champions conjured up a runaway 45-0 win over Italy in Gqeberha on Saturday.

South Africans must stick to structures in tough battle in Gqeberha, says prop

Fearless Springbok warrior Deon Fourie says his confidence and fitness are improving game by game and he is ready for any challenges that might be thrown at him during the World Cup knockout phase.

Springbok wonder wing Canan Moodie fired an ominous incoming try alert to the All Blacks ahead of Friday’s blockbuster World Cup warm-up showdown at Twickenham in London.

Major selection issues regarding which forwards to take to the World Cup are confronting Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber, former Bok captain John Smit says.

Stormers hooker Joseph Dweba has a golden opportunity to prove he is regaining top form when he confronts the Dragons in Gqeberha on Saturday, assistant coach Rito Hlungwani said.